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| Drinking window: Drink between 2011 and 2013 (based on 26 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 84.9 pts. and median of 85 pts. in 25 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Atwood on 8/11/2015 & rated 100 points: Love it (2159 views) | | | Tasted by Behemoth608 on 3/8/2013 & rated 82 points: Sweeter than expected. Would work well with spicy food, not meant to stand alone. (3182 views) | | | Tasted by juneau bob on 6/11/2012: Nice pear flavors, mild acid. Enjoyable after dinner wine (3680 views) | | | Tasted by DanSm on 5/28/2012 & rated 79 points: This bottle was better than the last. Nice petrol. (4685 views) | | | Tasted by brianspross on 5/6/2012 & rated 87 points: Rebuy for hot summer days. Not a particularly dry Riesling which I enjoy. (3814 views) | | | Tasted by Annessa on 4/27/2012 & rated 75 points: Smells kind of like shoe polish (3340 views) | | | Tasted by oinos alopeke on 4/14/2012 & rated 87 points: A fine sweet riesling. Sweet but not only, with some complexities to make it interesting. Drank it well chilled. Refreshing. (2144 views) | | | Tasted by DanSm on 10/21/2011 & rated 75 points: Very sweet, near cloying, with not much complexity. (4542 views) | | | Tasted by Atwellian on 8/14/2011 & rated 87 points: Another contender for daily drinker status. This one is a winner in the under $10 riesling category. Very pale yellow. Sweet, smooth mouthfeel, very nice honied nose. Not much acidity or structure but certainly a value and a well made wine at this price point. (1427 views) | | | Tasted by moxielady on 7/20/2011 & rated 89 points: Crisp and slightly sweet, needs a bit more acid. (1271 views) | | | Tasted by jmoskow on 6/15/2011 & rated 76 points: Super sweet at room temperature. Chilled down a bit, it gets more balanced but it still too honeysuckle sweet for me. (4632 views) | | | Tasted by ewill on 5/8/2011: Pleasing mix of petrol, sweetness, pear and apricot. I would classify this wine as semi-sweet, but the other flavors balance the sweetness well so the sweetness is not overwhelming. (4784 views) | | | Tasted by noshooz on 3/22/2011 & rated 87 points: Honey rules on the nose and palate, to the point where it practically overwhelms. Nice acidity, smooth, long finish. Lacks depth. (1431 views) |
| By Sean Sullivan
Washington Wine Report (5/5/2011)
(Columbia Winery Cellar Master’s Riesling Columbia Valley) An aromatic wine marked by honey, floral notes, and very light diesel notes. The palate is thick and rich with peaches, pear, orange peel, and sugared lemon. Made in a sweet style but with enough acidity to keep it together. 97% Riesling, 3% Gewurztraminer. 10% alcohol. 61g/L Residual Sugar. 80,000 cases produced. *** points |
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| Columbia Winery Producer website2009 Columbia Winery Riesling Cellarmaster'sAlcohol: 10%Riesling Varietal character (Appellation America) | A short history of Riesling (Uncork) | Riesling (wikipedia)USAAmerican wine has been produced since the 1500s, with the first widespread production beginning in New Mexico in 1628. Today, wine production is undertaken in all fifty states, with California producing 84% of all U.S. wine. The continent of North America is home to several native species of grape, including Vitis labrusca, Vitis riparia, Vitis rotundifolia, and Vitis vulpina, but the wine-making industry is based almost entirely on the cultivation of the European Vitis vinifera, which was introduced by European settlers. With more than 1,100,000 acres (4,500 km2) under vine, the United States is the fourth-largest wine producing country in the world, after Italy, Spain, and France.Washington Washington Wine Commission | Credit to Washingtonwine.org for this article
Washington Wine
Washington State is a premium wine producing region located in the northwest corner of the United States. Although a relatively young wine industry, it is now the nation's second largest wine producer and is ranked among the world's top wine regions. Washington wines are found nationally in all 50 states and internationally in more than 40 countries.
Wineries
With 30,000+ acres planted, the state has ideal geography and conditions for growing premium vinifera wine grapes. Primarily grown on their own root stocks, the vines produce grapes of consistent quality, resulting in strong vintages year after year. While its focus is on Chardonnay, Riesling, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, the region also produces a wide range of other spectacular whites and reds.
Growers
Winemakers from all over the world have chosen to establish themselves in Washington, where they can create wines reflecting this region's unique characteristics. Their hand-crafted wines are receiving wide acclaim from critics regionally, nationally and internationally for their consistently high quality. Many of them have received scores of 90 and above from the major wine media. Overall this is a higher percentage than other leading wine regions.
Regions
As the state's fourth largest fruit crop, the Washington wine industry is an important contributor to the long-term preservation of Washington agriculture. The industry is committed to sustainable agricultural practices and conservation of water resources.
Washington State is a premium wine producing region located in the northwest corner of the United States. Although a relatively young wine industry, it is now the nation's second largest wine producer and is ranked among the world's top wine regions. Washington wines are found nationally in all 50 states and internationally in more than 40 countries.
Varieties
Washington produces more than 20 wine grape varieties - a ratio of 56 percent white to 44 percent red. As the industry matures and experiments, it finds many grape varieties that thrive throughout Washington's microclimates. There are more than 16,000 vineyard acres of red wine varieties statewide.
History & Vintages
Washington's wine future is limitless. As consumers discover the quality of Washington wines, demand continues to grow nationally and internationally. New acreage and wine varietals are being planted and new wineries are opening at a remarkable pace. Washington State is recognized as a premium viticultural region around the world.
State Facts
Washington's wine industry generates more than $3 billion to the state economy. It employs more than 14,000 people, directly and indirectly, with projections to add nearly 2,000 more jobs by 2006. In terms of tax revenues accrued to the state and federal government, wine grapes are among the highest tax generators of any agricultural crops. Furthermore, Washington wine tourism attracts nearly two million visitors annually contributing to the positive growth of local and regional economies.
Washington State - the perfect climate for wine = ideal growing conditions, quality wines, business innovation, lifestyle, and social responsibility. All are key elements of this world-class wine industry.
Vintages
"2008 and even more so 2010 and 2011 were cool, even cold vintages (think: 2002 in the Barossa) without the extreme ripeness, extract and higher alcohol that had become the norm in the state’s post 1995 world. 2008 was manageable but the duo of 2010/2011 nearly caused a “great depression” in Washington State." - Jon RimmermanColumbia Valley Columbia Cascade Winery Association
The Columbia Valley AVA lies mostly in Washington state, with a small section in Oregon. The Cascade Range forms its western boundary with the Palouse regions bordering the area to the east. To the north, the Okanogan National Forest forms a border with the AVA and Canada. It encompasses the valleys formed by the Columbia River and its tributaries, including the Walla Walla River, the Snake River, and the Yakima River. The Columbia valley stretches between the 46th parallel and 47th parallel which puts it in line with the well known French wine growing regions of Bordeaux and Burgundy. The northern latitude gives the areas two more hours of additional daylight during the summer growing season than wine regions of California receive. The volcanic and sandy loam soil of the valley offers good drainage and is poor in nutrients, ideal in forcing the vine to concentrate its resources into the grape clusters.Columbia Valley Columbia Valley Winery Association |
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